Redeemed Catholic Aaron Walter

In this short podcast I want to share 5 simple ways we can pray better.

Make time to pray

Keep it simple

Sacramentals

Scripture

Anticipate

To pray this simple prayer with mindfulness we can grow in a deeper and more authentic relationship with God, Our Father.

What is a “good” Lent verses a “bad” Lent?

A good Lent takes focus and discipline, and it can easily be wasted. The goal is pure hearts so that we can joyfully celebrate the resurrection of our Lord at Easter, the greatest feast of the liturgical year.

A bad Lent is when we do not have a plan, easily get distracted, forget penance, and when faced with our weakness allow cynicism or apathy or both to destroy our contrition and effort to try harder.

We have been lost. Let us be found during the next 40 Days by making a good confession to start Lent and beg the Lord Jesus for a new and clean heart!

Here are 9 practical ways to not only have a good Lent, but make it your BEST.

This Lent, do your best. 

Strive to root out sin and cultivate holiness.

As you prepare ask God:

“What does my soul need?”

“What about my life makes you happy?”

Tell God:

“I want to be open to the graces of this Lenten season.”1

Names define who we are whether we like it or not. 

They very often even fit our personality, regardless of our parents original intent. 

Those of us with religious names are fortunate to have patrons, usually, Saints for inspiration!

Today I’d like to talk about the rosary...

A weapon

A tool

A form of contemporary prayer